ODOT Building M Sound Panel Replacement

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a single qualified contractor to design and install sound panels at ODOT Building M, a repair shop located at 885 Airport Rd SE in Salem, Oregon. The primary objective is to reduce noise and reverberation levels to improve worksite safety. The scope of work includes removing existing sound panels and installing new mounting hardware and panels on walls and ceilings. To maintain continuous facility operations, work must be executed in sections no larger than 20 percent of the total work area. The contractor is required to perform acoustic modeling using EASE, SoundPlan, or equivalent software to achieve a modeled RT60 of 1.5 to 1.7 seconds. Technical specifications require materials with a minimum NRC of 0.80, ASTM E84 Class A flame and smoke ratings, and washable or scrubbable surfaces meeting ASTM D4828 standards. The contract is a state-funded public improvement project governed by the laws of the State of Oregon and the 2012 General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts. Award will be granted to the responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, with preferences given to Oregon-based goods or services. Key deadlines include a response deadline of December 15, 2026, with substantial completion required by February 15, 2027, and final completion by February 21, 2027. The selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price, adhere to BOLI prevailing wage rates, and submit weekly certified payroll reports. Compliance with Title VI non-discrimination provisions and Oregon state laws regarding sexual harassment and discrimination is mandatory.